PPR’s third-quarter 2012 results: luxury division revenue jumps 12%

PPR luxury group third-quarter 2012 revenue PPR continue to boast strong performances even as growth cools in the luxury and high-end market PPR posted third-quarter 2012 revenue of €2.6 billion, up 6.6% versus the same 2011 period on a comparable basis. PPR’s Luxury division posted an 11.9% leap in revenue in the third quarter of the … Read more

Burberry fragrance and beauty business to be turned over to Burberry

Interparfums and Burberry announce transition agreement Burberry fragrance and beauty business will be operated by the Burberry luxury house. Interparfums, the curent fragrance and beauty partner, will continue operating the business for Burberry until March 31, 2013, at which time the business will be turned over to Burberry. Inter Parfums announced that with regard to … Read more

XXVI Biennale des Antiquaires – the largest Biennale to date

From September 14th to 23rd, French Syndicat National des Antiquaires (SNA) invited worldwide antique lovers to discover a selection of preciuous pieces with the occasion of the XXVI° Biennale des Antiquaires, one of the most prestigious fairs organized for over 50 years, where the best professionals of the world display their most luxurious objects. The … Read more

Versace Atelier custom-made Jewelry collection. By appointment only.

Versace launching work of art jewelry collection Versace’ Fall 2012 Atelier couture show at the Ritz Paris (July 1) will see the lauch of Versace’s Atelier Jewelry collection. The label’s creative director Donatella Versace created 16 designs of hand-sculpted rings mounted with precious stones such as diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, and amethysts. The jewelry will be custom-made … Read more

Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week and haute joaillerie day

July 1-5 the most illustrious couturiers and design houses will open their doors for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Christian Dior, Chanel, Maison Martin Margiela, Alexis Mabille, and many others will present what we will wear for Fall/Winter 2012-2013. Thursday, July 5, will be dedicated to haute joaillerie housed. BOUCHERON, CHANEL JOAILLERIE, CHAUMET, DIOR JOAILLERIE, … Read more

Queen Elizabeth II’s crown reworked

Designers rework Queen Elizabeth’s crown. Their own versions of the St. Edward’s Crown Celebrating the Queen’s Jubilee at Harrods in London, 31 one-off crowns made exclusively by an array of iconic British and international designers are displayed in the Harrods window till June 10, 2012. A perfect tribute to Her Majesty. Each of the designers … Read more